U.S. crop tour stokes fears of looming corn shortage
A poor U.S. harvest will likely exacerbate the food inflation that’s already been gripping the world.
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Editorial: Solving food access problems requires coordinated efforts
No one solution is enough, which is why we are happy to see work happening from several angles.
Braun pushes for more spending on agriculture research, development
Indiana Sen. Mike Braun said increasing government spending on agriculture research should be a top priority for the federal government as lawmakers in Congress craft their ongoing response to food security issues.
Egg prices falling fast in relief for U.S. consumers
Farms are repopulating birds that they had to kill during this year’s highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak. The outbreak killed more than 30 million commercial and wild birds.
USDA getting tougher on salmonella in chicken products
The salmonella bacteria sickens 1.3 million Americans each year, sends more than 26,000 of them to hospitals and causes 420 deaths, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Ag tech startup closes $3.5M funding round for livestock fertility platform
The technology, Fertile-Eyez, analyzes swine fertility, which enables livestock producers to accelerate reproduction among the herd.
Republican AGs sue U.S. agency over LGBTQ school guidance
More than 20 Republican attorneys general filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Joe Biden’s administration over a school meal program that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Feds sue poultry producers, alleging unfair worker practices
In its lawsuit, the Justice Department alleges the companies have been engaged in a multiyear conspiracy to exchange information about the wages and benefits of workers at poultry processing plants to drive down employee competition in the marketplace.
Hoosier farmers struggle with high costs, low supplies, little rain
Farmers and agricultural experts say the continued effects of the pandemic, government policy decisions and far-reaching impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are also contributing factors.
Indiana farmers battle production cost spikes
Facing steep increases in food production costs, Indiana farmers warn that consumers are likely to see continued price jumps at stores later this year.
Smithfield Foods settles pork price-fixing lawsuit for $42M
The lawsuit remains pending against other major pork producers, including Hormel, Tyson Foods, Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods, and the Agri Stats database company they allegedly used to share confidential information.
Despite potential, Midwestern farms struggle to market fish
With global seafood consumption expected to increase by 100-170 billion pounds by 2030, the growing seafood trade deficit means more fish will need to be farm-raised, opening the door for Midwestern farmers to meet demand.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Roundup maker over cancer claims
The decision by the justices not to intervene has implications for thousands of similar lawsuits against the company Bayer.
Zoo elephant named Happy isn’t a person, court rules
The zoo and its supporters warned that a victory in the closely watched case could open the door to more legal actions on behalf of animals, including pets, farm animals and other species in zoos.
Animal group helps human clients heal one stride at a time
Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources serves children and adults with disabilities and offers therapeutic riding, equine-assisted learning and a mobile miniature horse program for seniors.
2022 Innovation Issue: Insects can be solution to food supply concerns
The protein found in bugs—and their ability to gobble up organic waste—could be key to addressing worldwide concerns over food supplies, greenhouse gas emissions, and land and water utilization.
John Emanuele: How to make the most of agricultural research, patents
Agricultural innovations may be protected for limited periods by one or more sets of intellectual property laws.
Westfield firm gives farmers a drone’s eye view of crops
Taranis is part of a new but rapidly growing industry offering agricultural mapping services and the ability to monitor vast swaths of cropland in minute detail, helping landowners maximize yields.
Bird flu outbreak nears worst ever in U.S. with 37 million dead
Prices for such eggs and deli meats are soaring to records, adding to the fastest pace of U.S. inflation in four decades.
Economic outlook for agricultural economy mixed
Sentiment of the agricultural economy among farmers ticked higher in April, but they are still showing less confidence than they did a year ago, according to the monthly Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.